November 2025. Leeds. My last train back from Leeds to Sheffield would have been a ridiculously early 22:37, with a half hour walk from my gig out in Hyde Park’s student land. Could I possibly make it back ? I asked ChatGPT for my chances of making that train, based on probable stage times (often… Continue reading ANNAHSTASIA AT THE BRUDENELL. AND THE PROBLEM WITH Chat GPT
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TALKING TIDES. FROM MARSKE-ON-SEA TO LEEDS
November 2025. Leeds. A few minutes at bucolic Bramley station, waiting for the train back to Leeds. It’s late, but is it late enough to Delay Repay ? In Leeds, which is one of the most confusing stations in the UK to escape from, I head towards Swinegate, the Calls, and a pre-emptive recommendation 5… Continue reading TALKING TIDES. FROM MARSKE-ON-SEA TO LEEDS
SURVIVING THE X99 TO WETHERBY
May 2025. Wetherby. The relentless driving has been a bit tiring (boring) this year, so I’m trying to do as many GBG entries as possible by rail, before the campervan gets put into service for the tricky ticks. Up the A1 Wetherby has a new entry, a first for what seems like decades, but it… Continue reading SURVIVING THE X99 TO WETHERBY
THE DEATH RATTLE AT THE FOX AND GOOSE
May 2025. Hebden Bridge. 36 minutes to clamber the 2 miles from Hebden station to pub tick, 27 minutes to sprint back down to the market place, where literally everyone is heading for the pub. I was astonished to discover the population is barely 4,500, which equates to 1.08 pubs or cafes per resident. It’s… Continue reading THE DEATH RATTLE AT THE FOX AND GOOSE
MISSING THE BUS FROM MENSTON TO OTLEY
April 2025. Menston to Otley. OK, the set-up post for the big trip to Otley, and a question “Why Menston ?“. I’d only decided to take the train to Leeds roughly 45 seconds before it departed Sheffield. I think you’re supposed to buy your ticket earlier, but I like to be sure I’m getting a… Continue reading MISSING THE BUS FROM MENSTON TO OTLEY
BREAKFAST IN GARFORTH
March 2025. Garforth. Leeds. The sun comes out, time for an actual trip, in the campervan, to some tourist sites. But first, Garforth. An unsung Leeds suburb, the Haverhill of the North. We resisted the breakfast sausage in favour of brunch in Spoons. Had the Briggate ever graced the Guide ? Presumably not, as this… Continue reading BREAKFAST IN GARFORTH
ChatGPT recommends Sophie Jamieson. As do I.
January 2025. Leeds. I caught the No. 39 from Meanwood back to central Leeds and suddenly felt a bit woozy, which is a bit lightweight after 3 pints, though, one of them was murk (M = 1.5*C). So, even though the pus deposited me outside BRAPA’s favourite L***s pub*, the completely “reimagined” Stick & Twist,… Continue reading ChatGPT recommends Sophie Jamieson. As do I.
MURKY IN MEANWOOD
January 2025. Meanwood. Leeds. Right, an actual new GBG pub. If I was still attempting to complete the Guide, rather than being a Grand Master (Retd.) it would take me 3,255 years to finish, and I’d almost be into middle-age by then. The Terminus isn’t going to compete for the Old Codger pound when they… Continue reading MURKY IN MEANWOOD
PREEMPTIVE LEEDS – THE BOOT & RALLY, MEANWOOD
January 2025. Meanwood. Leeds. Mrs RM went off in search of “culture” on our afternoon in Leeds, I tool the bus to the pubs of Meanwood. “The bus, RM, you’re going soft !“. Yes, could have walked it in 45 minutes but it was wet, and you get to see Leeds’ northern suburbs from the… Continue reading PREEMPTIVE LEEDS – THE BOOT & RALLY, MEANWOOD
A JAIPUR IN L***S
January 2025. Leeds. After a Wednesday spent driving 6 hours from Tunbridge Wells to Sheffield, battling A14 closures and football crowds, punctuated by long calls to the Medical Examiner and Coroner, we needed a break on the Thursday. Why on earth did we choose Leeds ? Well, it was the first train leaving Sheffield station,… Continue reading A JAIPUR IN L***S
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